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Engine noise

Kia Rio 2014  9800 miles
It was only after 22 days of buying the car, a jingle started to be heard. I reported my problem to the agency and told me that it was either due to my country's fuel, damaged injectors or an engine noise which could not be repaired. It sounds terrible, as if it were an oil car without maintainance. The solution has not been found yet.
etty from United States 11 years ago  
ET
2 reports 
fritz from United States 11 years ago
The jingle of the engine can have many possible causes. The first and most probable one is using a low octane fuel for the type of engine or a bad quality one. Other causes might be: overheating of the combustor due to a poor mixture, inappropriate, damaged or worn spark plugs, or even an injector failure. All these are reasons for the explotion to be produced before the right time. The noise is produced when this fast ignition is combined with the one that occurs in another part of the compartment caused by the spark coming from the spark plug. It should be clear, then, that the jingle does not have to be repaired simply because it is annoying, but also because the engine can suffer huge damages. The jingle might also be caused due to air being sucked in the intake manifold, either through the gasket or the injectors' o-rings. You should first check the position of the distribution chain, as well as the crankshaft and camshaft sensors, to see that they are synchronized. Then, clean and check the injectors and the fuel pressure. Hope it helps you find the solution.
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Annoying noises

Kia Rio 2013  15000 miles
Hi, my vehicle came with some manufacturing problems which I would like to share. First of all, when driving along an uneven road and even sometimes when turning to the left, this side's front wheel started making a strange noise, as if two metals were touching. Even when the front control arm was adjusted, the noise persisted. After that, another noise appeared intermittently every 3 seconds when driving. I have no idea what might be wrong, but it seems to be coming from the back and it is really annoying. This two noises are driving me crazy.
rasmus from United States 11 years ago  
RA
3 reports 
fritz from United States 11 years ago
That noise are usually made by the braking system, the internal bearings and even the drive shafts. If they are too adjusted, with time they start making noises.
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Strange sounds in the speaker

Kia Rio 2012 hatchback  314204 miles
When I'm driving and applied the brake pedal there is an effect sound coming from the speaker...even when i put the indicator i faced same sound coming from the speaker...i check the speaker already all 4 door are good...please what could it be?
Maurice from other a year ago  
MA

Knock Sensor

Kia Rio 2012 Hatchback 152500 miles
Engine light keeps coming back on with Knock Sensor as the cause, but I've replaced it multiple times and the same error keeps coming up, help please
Starkid36 from United States a year ago  
ST
4 reports 

The engine sound like a diesel car after I had an issue with the engin

Kia Rio 2009 Hatchback  260000 miles
The engine sound is now high after doing over horing.
Joede from other 2 years ago  
JO

What can cause Clicking sound from the upper side of the engine

Kia Rio 2008 Saloon/ 40000 miles
Tapping sound from the cyclinder
Harry from Nigeria 2 years ago  
HA
2 reports 

Unpleasant sound at top cylinder

Kia Rio 2008 Ash 7560 miles
After coupling the engine rings(smokes not again), at the top engine noticing sound of coupies, what is the cause and probable solutions
Lukman bello from Nigeria 3 years ago  
LU
1 report 

Unpleasant sound at top cylinder

Kia Rio 2008 Ash 7980 miles
Sound of copes at top engine after ringing and granding of verves
Lukman bello from Nigeria 3 years ago  
LU

Sound go high and low after starting

Kia Rio 2015 Sedan  175900 miles
Sound go high and low after starting
Dakalo from South Africa 5 years ago  
DA
1 report 

Won't start

Kia Rio 2008 4 door sedan 140000 miles
My 2008 kia rio won't start. When i turn the key it just makes a clicking noise but yet the lights and radio still work
landon from Canada 10 years ago  
LA
28 reports 
Doug from Canada 9 years ago
I'm having that same problem u had have u got it fixed yey
Drew from Canada 9 years ago
Im having that issue right now. Can you tell me what is wrong. Im changing my starter tomorrow
Andybaron from Great Britain 3 years ago
Sounds like a battery fault most likely a bad cell preventing your battery cranking your car properly a simply battery drop test would confirm. Or a simple vault meter on the battery it should read around 13.6-12.8v if it’s good and when the car is cranked voltage should not drop below 10v. If it does your battery is bad. (Doesn’t have enough power for the starter to turn the flywheel. Starter just flicks into the flywheel ( clicking sound ) but fails to spin it due to weak voltage. A bad cell will prevent the battery charging properly or holding charge. You should start there try jump leads and another car if it starts it’s your battery hope this helps you all.
Lawkd from United States a year ago
I know this is years later...but my Kia began this recently. I've narrowed it to the ignition switch, which is plastic or electrical wires. It often starts if I hit the power on my radio like a push start relay. I've considered installing one direct lined but it's obviously bigger than that. I believe it is from removing the original radio. It had a kill switch if monthly payment was delinquent and pretty lame in general.
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Engine tick

Kia Rio 2004 Hatchback 230 miles
In the morning i start my car, no problems. I idle for a minute before i drive off. Then 1/2 a km down the road a ticking noise is heard from my engine. Some days its louder than others and occasionally it wont make a noise at all. Once im up to speed (60km/hr) i will depress the clutch and let the car engine come to an idle while coasting. More often than not once the car hits idle revs it shuts up but sometimes it doesnt. If it doesnt a little further down the road the noise will generally shut up by its self anyway. Any ideas
Bron from Australia 9 years ago  
BR
8 reports 
Savinu from Australia 9 years ago
There's a possibility the oil pressure is low, lifters will make a ticking sound when this occurs. From my experience and others from what I've read these engines are notorious for sludge build up inside the engine due to perhaps low quality oils or neglect by not servicing. If caught early you may be able to overcome this with flush or two of the oil in the hope of cleaning oil pump/pick up in the sump along with galleries that oil travels up through to lube up top.
Bron from Australia 9 years ago
Thankyou for your reply and answer. My car is due for a service so when i book it in i will enquire about what you have told me to the mechanic
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Beeping randomly, but no icon on dash comming up

Kia Rio 2015 Seda  83000 miles
Randomly beeping, no icons comming up on dash
Skata from Australia 4 years ago  
SK
5 reports 
Ryowashu from United States 3 years ago
Every 3 minutes I’m hearing a beeping jingle even when my car is off? What’s going on? My car is a 2014 Kia rio
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Problem with radiator

Kia Rio 2015  54286 miles
When I start my car I heAr gurling or boiling water. It sounds like it's hot but temperature is always. Same thing after I drvei I always hear the water.
sassy sissy from United States 9 years ago  
SA
1 reply 
Bubba123re from Canada 7 years ago
Possable thermostat stuck open. Not enough coolant, or sucking air on imput side of water pump
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Won't go over 5mph

Kia Rio 2006  245138 miles
3months ago I put seafoam in my car hoping to make it run better well drove it a day and half then it wouldn't go over 40mph wouldn't go up hills or nothing a couple of weeks later I was told sounded like Cadillac converter was stopped up so I bought Cadillac converter cleaner in it and it started acting a little better but then went down hill after a few days past which now won't even go over 5mph I believe it can't breathe but not for sure put in on a scanner and the scanner wouldn't even pick my car up or turn on what do I do
Cindy from United States a year ago  
CI
1 reply 
Cindy from United States a year ago
Please help it still won't go over 5mph
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Scr in the front on passenger sideaping sound

Kia Rio 2009  51000 miles
I have a 2009 kia rio and i am hearing a scarping sound on the passenger side up front...what could be the problem.
clair from Canada 7 years ago  
CL
1 report 
Bubba123re from Canada 7 years ago
Could be passenger side whell bearings on the way out fepending on you milage. In theold days you could greese your wheel bearins as part of a maintenance program but now days they are not serviceable and at 2000 to 3000 km start to have issues.
Nieve(es blanco) from other 2 years ago
Tengo un kia rio 2000 motor 1.3
El problema que tengo es su perdida de potencia en pendientes y su tardía al desplazar..
Y cambie filtro..bomba..bujías..
Bobinas..empaque de culatas..limpieza de cuerpo de aceleración..inyectores...ya no se que más hacerle...par aque deje de perder potencia
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Loud whining noise when let off gas pedal

Kia Rio 2009 rio 134000 miles
Heard a pop then Loud whining noise when let off gas pedal
Neutral and rev engine, no change, usually not audible on acceleration, has gone away a couple times only to start making noise again a short time later
Cheif from United States 4 years ago  
CH
1 report 
Jess from United States 3 years ago
I didn't hear the pop, doesn't mean it didn't happen, but I just bought a 2013 and it's also making that whining sound during deceleration but not in neutral. Can't hear it over the radio so I didn't notice prior to purchase
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Beeping sound

Kia Rio 2021 Sedan 58028 miles
My kia rio 2021 has been beeping the whole time while im driving and its a non stop beeping sound
Beeping sound from United States 7 months ago  
BE
1 report 

Engine vibration while it's in drive mode

Kia Rio 2015 Engine 255555 miles
Engine vibrating and noise while it's drive mode
Akhil from other 10 months ago  
AK
2 reports 

Fixing the car

Kia Rio 2020  87000 miles
How can I fix the door sensor, it makes noise even when the doors are closed
aimo from United States a year ago  
AI

Won't go over 5mph

Kia Rio 2006  245138 miles
3months ago I put seafoam in my car hoping to make it run better well drove it a day and half then it wouldn't go over 40mph wouldn't go up hills or nothing a couple of weeks later I was told sounded like Cadillac converter was stopped up so I bought Cadillac converter cleaner in it and it started acting a little better but then went down hill after a few days past which now won't even go over 5mph I believe it can't breathe but not for sure put in on a scanner and the scanner wouldn't even pick my car up or turn on what do I do
Cindy from United States a year ago  
CI
1 report 

Rpm not stable

Kia Rio 2013 Salon  112220 miles
Any time I start the car the engine sound is not normal
Ajide from Nigeria a year ago  
AJ
1 report 

My car loses power when accelerating

Kia Rio 2012  280000 miles
My car loses power when accelerating, and there is a rattling noise on the driver's side of the engine
Pasco from South Africa a year ago  
PA
7 reports 

Sound when turning the steering wheel

Kia Rio 2015 Hatchback, manual, 1.4liter engine 132176 miles
Whenever i turn either left or right, the car makes a very weird sound, replaced the entire suspension and it still does that, the steering still turns left/right smoothly so I don't think it could be the steering rack, what could be the problem?, maybe the steering knuckle is not greased enough, I have no idea- please help, thanks
Drikky from South Africa a year ago  
DR
7 reports 

Starter problem

Kia Rio 2009 Manual  70000 miles
I have had problems with starting my Kia Rio and have checked the usual battery, crankshaft sensor, glow plugs etc but with no satisfaction,. This may sound bizarre but in the winter it runs perfect but come spring when I change the clock for British summertime the problems reamerge. I have since put the clock back one hour again and have had absolutely no problems. Fingers crossed I have solved my problems but I know it does sound crazy.
Boblt from Great Britain a year ago  
BO

Radio won’t come on

Kia Rio 2014  160000 miles
Radio is not making noise despite changing the fuse.
Big b from United States a year ago  
BI

Low power when going uphill

Kia Rio 2014 Hatchback 245000 miles
My kia rio 1,2 engine has no power when going uphill and it feels like air filter box is open the it sound when going uphill but on astright road it is a very good car only when is driving at 140km phr the engine rafs very high.i hahe changed almost everything but still the same. Spark plugs, map sensors, cam sensor and solonoid all has been changed. Any idear
Peter from South Africa 2 years ago  
PE
5 reports 

My kia rio 2015 hatchback is nit starting. I replaced starter,plugs,

Kia Rio 2015 Hatchback 216612 miles
It still doest not want to start.it makes a clicking sound.
Fentse from South Africa 3 years ago  
FE

Won't take a jump or start but All the lights come on

Kia Rio 2010 4 door  127000 miles
It won't take a jump it won't start but all the lights come on and just has a clicking noise and that's about it it just won't come on want is this wire
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Missy Mitchell from United States 4 years ago  
MI
2 reports 

Oil pressure

Kia Rio 2005 1.4tec 180000 miles
Oil light constant and noise from engine or oil pump
Cu ballz from South Africa 4 years ago  
CU
2 reports 

Staring power

Kia Rio 2009 Sedan 400 miles
Brown water is coming out from the radiator what is the cause of that and the sound from the wheel of a staring power is making noise whats the problem
Msovo from South Africa 4 years ago  
MS
1 report 
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